Madhubani Art – From Ancient to Contemporary times.
India is a country overflowing with various forms of art, each one unique and requires mastery on its own terms. One such artform is Madhubani art and its paintings. Originating in the Mithila region of Bihar, some of the initial references to the Madhubani painting can be found in the Hindu epic Ramayana when King Janaka, Sita’s father, asks his painters to create Madhubani paintings for his daughter’s wedding. The knowledge of the art was passed down from generation to generation of painters and the paintings began to adorn the…
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